(1000 yen Participation Fee) (Intermediate) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Please bring your own food and plenty to drink. We’ll finish at the Tama River and enjoy some river fun, so bring your swimsuit as well.

Meet at the ticket gate of Kawai Station (on the Oume Line) at 12:10.

Take the JR Special Express Chuo Line train (going towards Takao) at 10:48 from Shinjuku, arriving at Kokubunji Station at 11:06. Change at Kokubunji to the JR Chuo Line express going towards Oume, leaving at 11:07. Take this to the last stop (Oume), arriving at 11:45. Cross the platform and take the 11:46 Oume line train (going towards Okutama). This arrives at Kawai Station at 12:09.

Course: Kawai Station – Mt. Zumado – Kori Station area Walking and River fun – Kori Station

Walking Time: about 3 hours

1) Tama Course

(1000 yen Participation Fee) (Easy Course)(Will do it even if it rains)
 
Enjoy walking in the parks and green paths in the Tama area!
 
Meet at the Keio Line’s Tama Center Station’s ticket gate at 12:42.
Take the Keio Line (Express going towards Takao) from Shinjuku Station at 12:07. This arrives at Chofu at 12:23. Change at Chofu to the 12:24 Keio line express going towards Hashimoto. This arrives at Tama Center at 12:40.

Course: This course has a lot of parks, green paths, and lines of trees. Please see http://www.odakyu.jp/walk/course/67/　for course details.

Walking time: About 3 hours (10KM)

You can stop at a convenience store on the way and we will have a lunch stop in a park around 1:30.

2) Edogawa River Clean Up + Picnic

This will be a 2-part event with a riverside picnic at 1:00pm. Participants can attend the morning clean up and or just the picnic. There will be 2 pick up times at Barakinakayama Station.

River Clean Up 9:00a.m.-12:30p.m.
Riverside Picnic: 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.
(Note: in the event of rain me may go to a nearby restaurant rather than have a picnic.)

MORNING SESSION:
Gather at BARAKINAKAYAMA Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 9:00a.m., and then go to te Edogawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours.

PICNIC:
Gather at BARAKINAKAYAMA Station at 12:30p.m. and go to the river by car for a 1:00p.m. picnic start. Picnic will basically include bentos with soft drinks and beer/wine. (Basically participants will tell me what to buy at the supermarket during the midday pick up). Afterwards we can throw frisbees and balls around, and there is a swimming pool and spa with rotemburo only 2-3min. away on foot for those interested in finishing their day with a swim (bring swim ware and cap, Y500 admission to pool + Y600 if entering sento/rotemburo area)

Optional afternoon session: As I will be on the river all day, latercomers could join me in the afternoon, but please make specific arrangements with me by e-mail, arrival time, location, etc.

INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location behind the Ichikawa Clean Spa, or take one of the Clean Spa shuttle buses to our location. Also call my cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us. There are restrooms in the Clean Spa (Y200 admission to the facility) at the tennis courts next to the Clean Spa (no charge)

RAIN:
In the event of light or medium rain this event will NOT be cancelled as we will move to and from the river by car and we can clean up under cover the bay front bridges as a Plan B as well as adjacent areas using rain ware. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) then the event will be cancelled.

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time.

(Participation Fee 1000 yen)(Intermediate Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Hanno Station ticket gate at 10:44

Course: Hanno Station – Mt. Tenran – Mt. Tonosu – Iruma River (Swimming & river fun) – Hanno Station
Walking time: About 3.5 hours

From Ikebukuro, take the Seibu Ikebukuro (Express) Line’s 9:50AM train and get off at Hanno Station, arriving there at 10:42AM. Make sure to get on this train as we cannot wait for the next one.

Please wear appropriate shoes (tennis shoes, hiking boots), bring a lunch to eat on the mountain, and plenty of liquids.

Since we’ll be swimming in the river, also bring your swimsuit and towel.

Let’s Enjoy Ota-ku Peace Fireworks Festival Together

(No Participation Fee) (Cancelled in case of stormy weather)

This fireworks display is not big, but attractive.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 18:20 Keihin Kyuko Rokugo-dote Station Seven-eleven Rokugo-dote Ekimaeten

Make sure to arrive by this time since a large crowd is expected. I’m afraid that we cannot wait for late comers.

☆What to bring: Food and drink.
☆Free of charge
☆Leader: Ichikawa Mariko
Any inquiries may be made to
ichi_mariko at yahoo.co.jp
Please replace at with @.
Don’t forget to whitelist this EM address.

（￥1000 Participation Fee)   (Will go even in light rain) (EASY)

Please bring your drinks and sunscreen.

集 合：小田急座間駅札口 12:50

電 車：新宿発 12:01（小田急小田原線(快速急行) [小田原行き]）⇒ 新百合ケ丘（12:24 到着）⇒ 新百合ケ丘出発（小田急小田原線(各駅停車) [本厚木行き]）12:26 ⇒ 座間着 12:49

コース：座間駅→座間谷戸山公園（座間の穴場）→ひまわり畑（５５万本のひまわりまつり）→座間駅

Meeting place/time: The ticket gate of Zama Station (on the Odakyu Line) at 12:50.
 
12:01  Depart Shinjuku on the Odakyu Line (Express towards Odawara)
12:24 Get off at ShinYurigaoka
12:26 Get on the Odakyu Line (Local towards HonAtsugi)
12:49 Arrive at Zama Station
 
COURSE: Zama Station – Zama’s Hidden Gem (Zama Yatoyama Park) – Sunflower Fields (550,000 Sunflower Festival – Zama Station

 The total course time for the hike will be about 6 KM.

Please check out the websites to these places:

Zama’s Sunflower Festival

https://en.japantravel.com/kanagawa/zama-sunflowers-in-august/22511
https://en.japantravel.com/kanagawa/sunflower-blooms-in-zama/2209
Zama’s Hidden Gem – Zama Yatoyama Park
https://en.japantravel.com/kanagawa/natural-charm-in-zama-kanagawa/1414
There’s a convenience store near the East entrance of Zama Yatoyama Park and food & drink can be bought at the festival as well.

1) Miura Walk and Beach Fun

（￥1000 Participation Fee)   (Cancelled in case of rain) (EASY)

We will have about a 2 hour walk ending at the 500 meter long Miura Beach. We will walk along the beach and find a spot to park and eat, drink, go swimming and have some beach fun. There are toilets on the beach and convenient stores nearby. You can also join David to go to the nearby Miura Information Center to (cool off and) get information on Miura.

We will meet at Misakiguchi station on the Keihin Kyuko (Keikyuu) Line at 13:35. From Shinagawa station, take the 12:28 Keihin Kyuko Line express train bound for Misakiguchi. Get off at the last station (Misakiguchi). It arrives there at 13:33.

Course: Misakiguchi Station – Tree lined street – Komatsugaike Pond – Hakusan Shrine – Miura Beach – MiuraKaigan Station

Much of the walk (and the beach) is not shaded, so bring sunscreen. We will not stop for lunch, but you can buy drinks/snacks at Misakiguchi Station. Bring a beach mat/towel, beach ball, swimsuit, and whatever else you may want to use on the beach.

2) Arakawa River Clean Up + Picnic

This will be a 2-part event centered around a riverside picnic at 1:00pm. Participants can attend one or both sessions and or just the picnic. There will be 2 pick up times at NISHI KASAI Station

River Clean Up: 9:00a.m.-12:30p.m.
Riverside Picnic: 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.

CLEAN UP SESSION:

Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 9:00a.m., and then go to the Arakawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours.

PICNIC:

Gather at NISHI KASAI Station at 12:30p.m. and go to the river by car for a 1:00p.m. picnic start. Picnic will basically include bentos with desert (fruit/sweets), soft drinks and beer/wine. You can bring your own or I’ll buy some on the midday return to the station.

ALTERNATIVE AFTERNOON SESSION:

If anyone would like to come in the afternoon, I’ll still be on the river, and we can do an additional clean up session but be sure to message me for arrangements.

INFO:

Coming by bicycle is recommended if you live nearby as we’ll have to use/share bicycles to access restrooms in addition to the noon trip back to the station. If you come late, it will be about a 30-min walk to our location near under the Tozai Line bridge (but accessible via the Kaisaibashi Bridge). Also call my cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us.

1) 7/20 to 7/21 (Sat~Sun) World Heritage Mt Fuji climb

(Very Difficult)

(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Bring your own food, rice balls, energy snack bars, chocolate, bananas and plenty of water.

We will meet at Kawaguchiko station at 14:20. Then take the (15:00) bus to the 5th station.

Take the following trains: From Shinjuku station take the 11:22am Chuo line going towards Ome & change at Tachikawa to the 11:47am train going to Takao. Then take the 12:18 Chuo line to Otsuki. Change to the Fujikyu line to Kawaguchiko at 13:13 arriving at 14:16.

We will spend a couple of hours at Mt Fuji 5th station to climatise & then start the climb around 18:00. Climbing slowly & taking many short breaks so we can time our ascend to reach the top just before sunrise.

: Fuji Yoshida trail – Kusushi shrine (top) – Subashiri 5th station.

The total walking time for the hike will be about 7~8 hours going up & about 4~5 hours going down.

http://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/

https://www.camp-outdoor.com/tozan/fujisan/mtfuji_yoshidatrack.shtml

* Please bring hiking boots, warm clothes, rainwear, headlight, gloves, hiking stick, sunglasses, & a hat.

Important: We are climbing from the evening (bullet climb) & aiming to see the sunrise from the top. So it is more difficult than a normal Fuji climb as you need more physical strength and energy. Please make sure you have enough preparation and training.

No reservations necessary just show up and have fun. Finish time is estimated.

The hiking leader will be Wai (09091513313) waiinjp@gmail.com

2) Edogawa River Clean-up & Picnic

This will be a 3-part event centered around a riverside picnic at 1:00pm. Participants can attend one or both sessions and or just the picnic. There will be 3 pick up times at Barakinakayama Station

Part 1: River Clean Up 9:00a.m.-12:30p.m. (morning session)
Riverside Picnic: 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.
Part 2 River Clean Up 3:00pm-6:30p.m. (afternoon session)

MORNING SESSION:
Gather at BARAKINAKAYAMA Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 9:00a.m., and then go to te Edogawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours.

PICNIC:
Gather at BARAKINAKAYAMA Station at 12:45p.m. and go to the river by car for a 1:00p.m. picnic start. Picnic will basically include bentos with desert (fruit/sweets), soft drinks and beer/wine. Y1,000/Y1,500 for participants without alcohol / with alcohol, respectively. Afterwards we can throw frisbees and balls around, and there is a swimming pool and spa with rotemburo only 2-3min. away on foot for those interested in finishing their day with a swim (bring swim ware and cap, Y500 admission to pool + Y600 if entering sento/rotemburo area)

AFTERNOON SESSION:
Gather at BARAKINAKAYAMA Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 2:45p.m.., and then go to te Edogawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours.

INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location behind the Ichikawa Clean Spa, or take one of the Clean Spa shuttle buses to our location. Also call my cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us. There are restrooms in the Clean Spa (Y200 admission to the facility) at the tennis courts next to the Clean Spa (no charge)

RAIN:
In the event of light or medium rain this event will NOT be cancelled as we will move to and from the river by car and we can clean up under cover the bay front bridges as a Plan B as well as adjacent areas using rain ware. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) then the event will be cancelled.

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time.

1) Jambo Cooking Event – Korean Food (Reservation Needed)

(Participation Fee ¥2500)

Learn how to cook Korean food!
Join us, if you like cooking – and it’s OK only to eat as well (if you don’t care to cook).
Let’s enjoy cooking together and have a wonderful time with good homemade dishes♪

☆Time:
9:00-12:00
＊Please come to the cooking room between 8:50 and 9:00 if you want to learn how to make all of the dishes. You may come late (but may miss out on learning how to make some of them).

☆Location:
The cooking room
Kyurian 4F in Shinagawa ward :
http://www.shinagawa-culture.or.jp/hp/page000000300/hpg000000268.htm
＊It takes 1 minute from Oimachi station on the Keihin-Tohoku Line / Rinkai Line / Tokyu Oimachi Line.

☆Menu:
Kimbap/Oi-muchim(Seasoned Cuumber)/Seafood Buchimgae
/Patbingsu/Corn Tea
＊You can get easy-to-cook recipes for them ♪
☆Instructor: Kim Shiae
☆Fee:2500yen (collected on that day)

☆What to bring:
Apron/ Hand towel/ Your own drinks

☆Applications and any inquiries may be made to
ichi_mariko at yahoo.co.jp
Please replace at with @.
by July 10th (Wednesday). For reservations, please include your FULL name and the number of people with you.
＊LIMIT: 36 people (first come, first served)
＊Please be sure to let Mariko know if you have a serious food allergy.

• You may cancel without penalty until July 10th. Those who cancel after that will be asked to pay (unless someone else takes your place) due to the preparation of food.

Leader: Ichikawa Mariko

2) International Friendship Party

From 7:00-9:30pm in Kamiyacho

Place: Mulligan’s Irish Pub
For JAMBO members, the cost is 1,500 yen for men and 1000 yen for women w/reservation (or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation). Foreigners get at 500 yen discount. This includes the buffet! Drinks are cash bar.

Check the information at https://www.internationalparty.com/event/kamiyacho-intl-pizza-party-2019-04-13/. Reservations can be made to best@internationalparty.com. Unfortunately, David is unable to attend this time.

Half of your admission fee will be donated to Tokyo River Friends. So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.

1) Kamakura Temple, Hike and Kamakura Beach Fun!

Bring your lunch (if eating), drinks, walking shoes, and rucksack.

　(Participation Fee 1000 yen (and 300 yen entrance to Engakuji)(Easy Course) (Will go even in light rain)

We will meet at the ticket gate (east) of Kitakamakura Station (on the Yokosuka Line) at 11:00AM or 12:42PM (DO NOT cross the tracks).　If your coming for the temple experience, from Shinbashi Station, take the 10:07AM Yokosuka Line train (towards Zushi). This arrives at Kitakamakura at 10:57.
 

Hiking Course (about 10 Kilometers) – KitaKamakura Station – Engakuji Temple (lunch & sightseeing) -　KitaKamakura Station (2:00PM to pick up latecomers) – Tenen Hiking Course – Gionyama Hiking Course – Yuigahama Beach (swimming, beach fun and party) – Kamakura Station

 (Should be a pretty easy hike)

Engakuji is one of the most famous Zen Buddhist temples in Japan and has a large, beautiful grounds. (Website (in Japanese) http://www.engakuji.or.jp ) We finish at the beach around 4:00PM for swimming, beach fun, eating and drinking. If you want to swim, please bring your swimsuit.

2) Arakawa River Clean-up/Picnic

The main event will be a clean up in the morning followed by a riverside picnic at 1:00pm. Participants can attend the clean up or just the picnic and or join the organizer in the afternoon for some final efforts. There will be 3 pick up times at NISHI KASAI Station

Part 1: Main River Clean Up 9:00a.m.-12:30p.m.
Riverside Picnic: 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.
Part 2 Optional River Clean Up 3:00pm-6:30p.m.

MORNING SESSION (Main Event):
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 9:00a.m., and then go to the Arakawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours.

PICNIC:
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station at 12:30p.m. and go to the river by car for a 1:00p.m. picnic start. Picnic will basically include bentos with desert (fruit/sweets), soft drinks and beer/wine. Y1,000/Y1,500 for participants without alcohol / with alcohol, respectively. Afterwards we can throw frisbees and balls around.

OPTIONAL SESSION (with organizer):
Be sure to make an appointment for pick up. If no one tells me they are coming, I will not return to the station for pick up at this time. Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 2:45p.m.., and then go to the Arakawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours.

INFO:
Coming by bicycle is recommended if you live nearby as we’ll have to use/share bicycles to access restroom in addition to 2 trips back to the station by car for later sessions. If you come late, it will be about a 30-min walk to our location near the Tozai Line bridge (but accessible via the Kaisaibashi Bridge).Also call my cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us.

RAIN:
In the event of light or medium rain this event will NOT be cancelled as we will move to and from the river by car and we’ll use rain gear. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled.

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time.

(1000 yen Participation Fee) (Easy)(Will be held even in light rain) HALF NEW!
 
Enjoy walking in the Tama area’s green area!

Meet at the Odakyu Line’s Satsukidai Station’s ticket gate at 12:40PM.

Take the OdakyuuExpress (going towards KataseEnoshima) from Shinjuku Station at 12:11. This arrives at ShinYurigaoka at 12:33. Change trains here to the 12:37 Odakyu Tama Line train (going towards Karakida). This arrives at Satsukidai Station at 12:38.

Course: Satsukidai Station – Gorikida Observatory Park – Prefectural Border Ridge Path – Katahira River – Kuriki Green Course – Tama New Town Observatory Point – Kurokawayatsu Park – Wakabadai Station

You can either eat lunch before the event or en route (probably around 13:30).

It’s an easy 4-5 hour course (about 12 KM) with a lot of greenery.
 
Take a look at
https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/tama/enjoy/hiking/index.html#anchor01
(Course B1,B2, and B3)

for some of this course’s details (in Japanese) and pictures.
 
Bring your own beverages, good walking shoes and backpack.